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Overview of the rhythm section, Patterns and arrangements, Overview of the rhythm section” (p. 88) – Roland BR-800 User Manual

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Overview of the Rhythm Section

The BR-800 provides a dedicated rhythm generator that is
separate from the audio tracks 1–7/8.

You can use this rhythm as a guide during recording, or
create an original rhythm backing by arranging various
internal rhythms to match the structure of your song.

Broadly speaking, the BR-800’s rhythms consist of
“patterns” and “arrangements.”

Patterns

Typically, a drummer playing in a band repeatedly plays
fixed sequences one or two measures in length.
On the BR-800, these basic repeated units are called
“patterns.”

Song patterns (S001–S100)

One hundred patterns can be stored for each song on an SD
card.

Preset patterns (P001–P327)

The BR-800 provides 327 “preset patterns” (P001–P327) that
are suitable for various musical styles such as rock or jazz.

* You can’t edit these patterns or rewrite the data.

For details on how to play patterns, refer to “Playing
Patterns” (p. 91).

Patterns and Arrangements

An example of a pattern
For a four-beat rhythm, performance data such as the
following will be played repeatedly.

fig.04-onpu.eps

Pattern

Kick drum

Snare drum

Repeat

The preset patterns include patterns for intro, verse,
fill, and ending. The various types can be
distinguished by the characters at the end of the
pattern name.

(Ex)

ROCK1-IN (intro)

ROCK1-V1 (verse 1)

ROCK1-V2 (verse 2)

ROCK1-F1 (fill 1)

ROCK1-F2 (fill 2)

ROCK1-E (ending)

“Preset Pattern List” (p. 145)

IN (intro)
These patterns are suitable for an intro
(introduction).

V (verse) 1, 2
These are the main patterns.

1 is the basic pattern, and 2 is a variation of 1.

F (fill) 1, 2
These are ornamental patterns inserted between
phrase changes. Choose 1 or 2 depending on the
pattern that will follow the fill.

E (ending)
These patterns are suitable for the end of a song.

* You can’t edit the preset patterns or rewrite the data.

Using BR-800 Rhythm Editor
By using “BR-800 Rhythm Editor” you can create
your own original patterns, arrangements, and drum
kits using a computer.

“BR-800 Rhythm Editor” is provided on the “BR-800
DVD-ROM.” For details on where to find “BR-800
Rhythm Editor,” refer to “ReadmeEN.txt” on the
“BR-800 DVD-ROM.”

* You won’t be able to create patterns or drum kits

using just the BR-800.

* You must install the USB driver before you connect

the BR-800 to your computer (p. 118).

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